Iran and US continue direct talks in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.

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There was no sign Iran was lifting its near-total blockade of the strait, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies.

Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.

Trump complained that Iran was “doing a very poor job” by not allowing the free flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.

Iran and US continue direct talks in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says talks to permanently end Iran war may resume in Pakistan in the next two days.